Is there low maternal genetic variation in West Asian populations of leopard?
Persian leopards Panthera pardus saxicolor have been extirpated from over 84% of their historic range and are now limited to rugged landscapes of West Asia and the Caucasus. Understanding and maintaining genetic diversity and population connectivity is important for preventing inbreeding and genetic...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2020
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